Spice Girls: Then and now

June 27, 2012 3:50 PM

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Kathie Lee Gifford, right, smiles as "Ginger Spice" Geri, far left, points to the kiss she planted on Regis Philbin, second from right, during the Spice Girls appearance on the television show "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee," Friday, May 16, 1997, in New York. The other members of the group, from left, are: "Sporty Spice" Melanie C., "Posh Spice" Victoria, "Baby Spice" Emma and "Scary Spice" Melanie B." less

Kathie Lee Gifford, right, smiles as "Ginger Spice" Geri, far left, points to the kiss she planted on Regis Philbin, second from right, during the Spice Girls appearance on the television show "Live with Regis ... more

Spice Girls members pose with Princes Charles and son Harry for photos prior to the group's performance Nov. 1, 1997 in Johannesburg. South Africa. From left are Mel B, Emma, Prince Harry, Victoria and Prince Charles. less

Spice Girls members pose with Princes Charles and son Harry for photos prior to the group's performance Nov. 1, 1997 in Johannesburg. South Africa. From left are Mel B, Emma, Prince Harry, Victoria and Prince ... more

The Spice Girls pose at the presentation of the MTV Music Awards in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Nov. 6, 1997. The Spice Girls won the Best Group category. The British all-girl band dedicated the award to fans, friends, families and each other. They beat out an all-guy challenge from Oasis, Prodigy, Radiohead and U2. less

The Spice Girls pose at the presentation of the MTV Music Awards in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Nov. 6, 1997. The Spice Girls won the Best Group category. The British all-girl band dedicated the award to fans, ... more

Photo: AP Photo/Dusan Vranic

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Victoria ''Posh Spice'' Adams of Spice Girls fame displays her engagement ring as she and British soccer star fiance David Beckham leave a hotel near Chester, England, on Jan. 25, 1998. The two were married in July 1999. less

Victoria ''Posh Spice'' Adams of Spice Girls fame displays her engagement ring as she and British soccer star fiance David Beckham leave a hotel near Chester, England, on Jan. 25, 1998. The two were married in ... more

Ginger Spice, Geri Halliwell, performing with the Spice Girls at London's Wembley Arena on April 4, 1998. Halliwell created s stir when she announced she was leaving the group on May 31, 1998. Halliwell cited "differences" for her reason for leaving, but wished the other four members continuing success. less

Ginger Spice, Geri Halliwell, performing with the Spice Girls at London's Wembley Arena on April 4, 1998. Halliwell created s stir when she announced she was leaving the group on May 31, 1998. Halliwell cited ... more

The Spice Girls, in this June 25, 1998 photo in Holmdel Township, N.J., Baby Spice, Scarey Spice, Posh Spice and Sporty Spice, from left, proved there is "life after Ginger'' when their single "Viva Forever" went straight to No. 1 in the British pop charts. It was the seventh chart-topper for the feisty group with the Girl Power mantra, but the first since Ginger Spice, Geri Halliwell, quit. less

The Spice Girls, in this June 25, 1998 photo in Holmdel Township, N.J., Baby Spice, Scarey Spice, Posh Spice and Sporty Spice, from left, proved there is "life after Ginger'' when their single "Viva Forever" ... more

Photo: DARYL STONE, Associated Press

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Singer Melanie Brown (aka Scary Spice) arrives at the Smooth Pre-BET party at Club A.D. in Los Angeles on June 23, 2003.

Singer Melanie Brown (aka Scary Spice) arrives at the Smooth Pre-BET party at Club A.D. in Los Angeles on June 23, 2003.

The reformed Spice Girls, from left, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown pose for photographers on the grounds of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, on June 28, 2007, prior to releasing a new CD and setting off on a world tour. less

The reformed Spice Girls, from left, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown pose for photographers on the grounds of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, on ... more

Composite picture of the Spice Girls. Top photo taken on June 28, 2007; bottom photo taken during the Cannes Film Festival, May 11, 1997. Top picture from left, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown. Bottom picture from left, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Victoria Adams and Geri Halliwell. less

Composite picture of the Spice Girls. Top photo taken on June 28, 2007; bottom photo taken during the Cannes Film Festival, May 11, 1997. Top picture from left, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm, Geri ... more

Photo: LEFTERIS PITARAKIS/Remy De La Mauviniere, AP

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Victoria Beckham attends a press conference to announce the Spice Girls' forthcoming world tour at the O2 Arena in London on June 28, 2007, shortly after she topped Mr. Blackwell's 48th annual worst-dressed list. less

Victoria Beckham attends a press conference to announce the Spice Girls' forthcoming world tour at the O2 Arena in London on June 28, 2007, shortly after she topped Mr. Blackwell's 48th annual worst-dressed ... more

The Spice Girls, from left, Melanie Chisholm, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Melanie Brown perform at GM Place in Vancouver, B.C., on Dec. 2, 2007, the first date of their reunion tour that lasted three months, played 47 dates in Europe and North America and raked in $70 million, It was the full groups' first performance in nine years. less

The Spice Girls, from left, Melanie Chisholm, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Melanie Brown perform at GM Place in Vancouver, B.C., on Dec. 2, 2007, the first date of their reunion tour that ... more

Professional soccer player David Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham arrive at the 27th Anniversary Sports Spectacular benefiting Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City, Calif., on May 20, 2012. less

Professional soccer player David Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham arrive at the 27th Anniversary Sports Spectacular benefiting Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in ... more

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Melanie Chisholm attends the Duftstars Awards 2012 at Tempodrom in Berlin on May 4, 2012.

Melanie Chisholm attends the Duftstars Awards 2012 at Tempodrom in Berlin on May 4, 2012.